Minnesota Vikings Fire Coach Childress After 3-7 Start

The team announced the decision Monday morning. Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

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The Vikings fell to 3-7 this year after a lopsided loss to rival Green Bay on Sunday, the final blow to Childress in his fifth season in charge of the team. The 31-3 loss was his most-lopsided home defeat as head coach, dropping his overall record to 40-37, including a 1-2 mark in the playoffs.